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Lake Tauop Maori Rock Carvings

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Taupo Boat Cruise with Plenty of Activities to Entertain the Kids

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Scenic Cruise to the famous Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings

Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years. The Māori Rock Carvings Cruises offered by Chris Jolly Outdoors is a unique experience on Lake Taupō, New Zealand. The cruise takes you to view the impressive Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay, which are only accessible by water.

From: NZ$65.00

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1 Hours 30 Mins

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Highlights

Scenic Cruise to the famous Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings.
Cruise to Mine Bay in comfort and style with a stunning tour of the Lake Taupō bays.
Our 90-minute tour on the Lake is on your list of the 'top things to do in Taupō'
Free homemade muffin and a hot drink included in your ticket! (Not included in 5 pm departures).

Full Description

BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT TO THE MĀORI ROCK CARVINGS! DEPARTS DAILY 10.30 AM AND 1.00 PM - IN SUMMER (DEC-MARCH) 5.00 PM from the Taupō Boat Harbour.

Get out on the Lake in style on these hot summer nights! Full bar open on board with some great Kiwi music and live commentary as you travel.

Cruise to the famous Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings and around the picturesque bays of Lake Taupō. Enjoy fabulous views of secluded bays and the spectacular mountain peaks of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park.

An informative commentary is given on the volcanic history and Māori korero (story) surrounding Lake Tau...

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Meeting Point

Cruise Cat, Berth 4, 65 Redoubt Street, Taupo Boat Harbour

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

Terms

Note :Wheelchair access is dependant on Lake levels and size of the wheelchair. You must call the office to book prior to travelling to see if the wheelchair can be accommodated. Note that there is no wheelchair access to the toilets onboard. In the event of bad weather, it may not be possible to view the Māori Rock Carvings. This decision is made at the discretion of the Skipper for the Health & Safety of all on board the vessel. Scenic Cruises may also run on other boat Supercat. The boat allocated is dependent on prior bookings. If for any reason, the Skipper deems travel to the Maori Rock Carvings unsafe, all guests will be notified prior to departure if they wish to disembark and travel on another day

From

NZ$65.00

Per Person

1 Hours 30 Mins

Live Availability with Instant Confirmation

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65 Redoubt Street, Taupo, New Zealand, 3330

10.30am SCENIC Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings Boat Cruise

Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years, and with that in mind, your safety and wellbeing, along with that of our staff, are foremost in our minds. We are the largest boat in the Taupo harbour, which gives you the space you need to travel with peace of mind. Details of our H&S policies are below**

Journey to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings in comfort a...Show More

Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years, and with that in mind, your safety and wellbeing, along with that of our staff, are foremost in our minds. We are the largest boat in the Taupo harbour, which gives you the space you need to travel with peace of mind. Details of our H&S policies are below**

Journey to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings in comfort and style with a stunning tour of the Lake Taupō bays. Our 90-minute tour on the Lake is on your list of the 'top things to do in Taupō'. Free homemade muffin and a hot drink included in your ticket! Here's why you should choose us:

Our boats have spacious viewing platforms to get you close to the scenery and are suitable for all ages. Our live commentary of the history of the region is awesome, with passionate staff to make your day! Cruise Cat has comfortable booth seating, warm areas (for the chilly days) and pram, wheelchair access (confirm prior to booking)All amenities onboard like toilets, a bar and food options Suitable for large groups so you're not crammed in like sardines Plenty of activities to entertain the kids like colouring, driving the boat (ask the Skipper), a treasure hunt and friendly staff.
The health and safety of our clients and staff are of the utmost importance to us. All decisions around suitable weather for departures and the safety of those on board are up to the Skipper on the day.

While we have always delivered a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene on our vessels, we are implementing the following measures as advised by and following the Ministry of Health guidelines.

Full disinfecting and sanitizing of our vessels prior to and after every trip.

Hand sanitizer available.

Please respect other guests by not joining us if you have flu-like symptoms.

We look forward to seeing you all soon, and if you have any questions or queries regarding our scenic trips or private charters, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Team at Chris Jolly Outdoors.

Duration: 1 Hours 30 Mins

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1.00pm SCENIC CRUISE to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings with live fishing demonstration

Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years, and with that in mind, your safety and well-being, along with that of our staff, are foremost in our minds. We are the largest boat in the Taupo harbour, which gives you the space you need to travel with peace of mind. Details of our H&S policies are below

Journey to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings in comfort and st...Show More

Chris Jolly Outdoors has been looking after you for 40 years, and with that in mind, your safety and well-being, along with that of our staff, are foremost in our minds. We are the largest boat in the Taupo harbour, which gives you the space you need to travel with peace of mind. Details of our H&S policies are below

Journey to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings in comfort and style with a stunning tour of the Lake Taupō bays. Our 90-minute tour on the Lake is on your list of the 'top things to do in Taupō'. Free homemade muffin and a hot drink included in your ticket! After visiting the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings, our crew will give a trout fishing demonstration by setting some fishing lines and talking about the various fishing options allowed on Lake Taupo. You might not be aware of this, but you can’t buy trout at any restaurant, so the only way to taste trout is to catch it yourself (or let us catch it for you). Don’t miss the opportunity of experiencing a ‘Taste of Taupo’, so book yourself on our trip today! Here's why you should choose us: Our boats have spacious viewing platforms to get you close to the scenery, and are suitable for all ages
Our live commentary of the history of the region is awesome, with passionate staff to make your day!
Cruise Cat has comfortable booth seating, warm areas (for the chilly days), and pram, wheelchair access (confirm prior to booking)
All amenities onboard, like toilets, a bar, and food options
Suitable for large groups, so you're not crammed in like sardines
Plenty of activities to entertain the kids, like colouring, driving the boat (ask the Skipper), a treasure hunt, and friendly staff

The health and safety of our clients and staff are of the utmost importance to us at Chris Jolly Outdoors. All decisions around suitable weather for departures and the safety of those on board are up to the Skipper on the day.

Duration: 1 Hours 30 Mins

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5pm SCENIC Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings boat cruise- VIEWS and VIBES

BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT TO THE MĀORI ROCK CARVINGS! DEPARTS IN SUMMER (DEC-MARCH) 5 pm from the Taupō Boat Harbour. Check out the Jolly Pilsener - homegrown and made with the crisp local waters.

Get out on the Lake in style on these hot summer nights! Full bar open on board with some great Kiwi music and live commentary as you travel. Cruise to the famous Ngātoroirangi MāoriR...Show More

Duration: 1 Hours 30 Mins

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear or bring for the cruise?

Scenic view of Cathedral Cove cliffs from the tour boat.

Is this cruise suitable for elder people?

Yes, the Scenic Cruise Cat used by Chris Jolly is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly, with both indoor and outdoor seating. This makes it suitable for older adults and those with limited mobility.

Are the cruises available year‑round, or are they seasonal?

Chris Jolly Outdoors operates daily scenic cruises year-round at multiple times, such as 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and sometimes evening departures, especially during summer. These regular departures suggest year-round availability, weather permitting.

Is there a minimum number of travelers required, and what happens if it isn’t met?

Yes, a minimum number of travelers is required. If the minimum isn’t met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date, an alternative experience, or a full refund.

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the activity starts.

What happens if it rains or the bad weather on that day ?

Poor weather means cancellation or rescheduling, with a full refund offered if conditions are unsafe.

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